Seosan: A good city to travel in spring and autumn

Seosan is a city in the northwest of Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea. The population is about 170,000 and the area is 739.15㎢. Seosan is smaller than other cities, but it has been important since prehistoric times and has been inhabited by many people. Especially in the age of the Three Kingdoms, Baekje is used as a strategic point for other countries such as China and Japan, and there are many symbolic sites showing the history and culture of Baekje. The representative Baekje ruins include Rock-carved triad buddha, Gaesimsa, which shows the Buddhist culture of Baekje.

There is also Haemieupseong Fortress, which shows the castle of the Joseon Dynasty.The seasons in Seosan are more beautiful than any other city. Seosan‘s history is harmonized with beautiful nature. You can see the yellowish landscape of the House of Yu gi-bang where daffodil blooms and Gaesimsa‘s cherry blossoms and double cherry blossoms.It is also possible to take beautiful pictures in Yongbiji reflecting cherry blossoms and colored leaves.

You will see the most beautiful spring and autumn in Korea, here at Seosan. You will also be able to witness the glorious history of Korea in the beautiful scenery.

The House of Yu gi-bang

The first place we will go is the House of Yu gi-bang, which was built during the Japanese colonial period. This 100-year-old house preserves the original form of the house. Between March and May, there are tens of thousands of yellow daffodils in this house. The scenery of the beautiful spring flowers blending with old houses and earthen wall is very beautiful. If you visit Seosan in the spring, you should visit this place. It is open to all, so you can see the lifestyle and culture of the elderly during the late Joseon Dynasty. In addition, the guest houses of the house are used as a place to experience accommodation of Hanok.

Why don’t you stay one night and enjoy the beautiful scenery here in the spring, surrounded by daffodils?

Seosan Yongbiji

Yongbiji means the place where dragons play, and its original name is Yongyu. This place is famous for its beautiful scenery like a foreign lake. This place has a beautiful view of four seasons. In particular, the cherry blossoms at the peak of spring are the most beautiful, and people can admire the view with the reflection of the lake. Autumn Yongbiji also creates the beauty of the mountain as its leaves turn red and the water fog rises. It is an artificially constructed reservoir, but it has a natural and oriental charm as it was originally there. Why do not you visit the beautiful picturesque lake in spring and autumn? It is an opportunity to be assimilated into beautiful nature.

A temple that opens the heart , Gaesimsa

Gaesimsa, which means “a temple that opens the heart,” opens the hearts of visitors as its name implies. Unlike other temples, it is a small and homely temple, but in the springtime The king cherry blossom turns into a fine bloom and brilliant appearance. In addition, the autumnal maple leaves attract tourists. The flowers that symbolize Gaesimsa‘s spring are The king cherry blossom and The blue cherry blossom. The king cherry blossom blooms later than normal cherry blossoms, more dense and larger in size. The blue cherry blossom is a bluish flower that only blooms here.

Haemieupseong Fortress

Haemieupseong Fortress

After seeing the beautiful scenery, visit Haemieupseong Fortress. Haemieupseong Fortress was built in 1491 and is a representative of the Joseon‘s fortress. Among the stone statues in Korea, the prototype is most perfectly preserved and has high historical value. It was created in the Joseon Dynasty, and it was a place where 600 years of history had flowered the brilliant culture. In the Joseon Dynasty, Chungcheong province was the military that defended military defense. General Lee Soon-shin served as a military officer. In the late Joseon Dynasty, it was a historical place where 1,000 Catholics were executed. Now, From April to October every year, various traditional performances are held on Saturdays.

Ganwoldo IslandGanworam Hermitage

Ganwoldo Island

Ganwolam in Ganwol Island is one of the most beautiful seaside villages to visit before you die. In Late Koryo Dynasty, Monk Muhak named Ganwol-do after seeing the moonlight reflected in the sea. The road to Ganwoldo occurs every 6 hours by range of tide and then disappears. When seawater comes in, it becomes an island and it seems to float on the water. When the water falls, it is a mysterious place where you can see the road and walk. Due to this mysterious phenomenon, many visitors come to this place. When the tide rises, visitors cross the sea by pulling on the bow. Mysteritous temple ganwolam has a spectacular scenery with the surrounding natural landscape.